There’s no diplomatic way to say this: the global stock markets are in panic mode right now. In two weeks of trading, the U.S. S&P 500 index is down 8% on the year, which brings us close to correction territory (a 10% decline), and has brought some to predict a bear market (a 20% decline).

Why Rowing Works; Protecting the Downside
You will find a link to an article written by Ed Easterling of Crestmont Research that I found very inciteful.
This article addresses two key questions for investors today: why do secular stock market cycles matter and how can you adjust your investment approach to enhance returns?